A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3717065 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3718948 epoch_slot_no: 3748 block_no: 3716891 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2392 time: 2020-02-01 18:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf485fdccbd1a4ce7721c27e62781b8c64e38e9075cd577329c19757ef99bf0e5Block Operator
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